CME 100

Eric Darve
September 26, 2011
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Overview of class
Vector calculus and functions of multiple variables.
Many elds of engineering require vector calculus and involve
functions of multiple variables: uid and solid mechanics,
electromagnetics, etc.
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Find examples of vectors and functions of multiple variables in this
image.
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Reading
Book: 12.1 12.3.
Course reader: section 1 and 2.
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Vectors
Vectors are dened by a direction and length or magnitude.
Examples: force, velocity, electric eld.
Components of a vector: u = (u
1
, u
2
, u
3
).
Magnitude: |u| =

u
2
1
+ u
2
2
+ u
2
3
.
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Cart
Cart pulled by a force of 20 lb. Calculate all forces on the cart and
nd the eective force moving the cart forward.
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